Nandita Garlosa: From Assam cabinet minister to Congress candidate in 2026 poll battle
Nandita Garlosa, a former Assam cabinet minister and BJP MLA from Haflong, joined the Indian National Congress after being denied BJP candidature for the 2026 polls. She previously held multiple portfolios in the Assam government under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Nandita Garlosa, an MLA from Haflong in Assam, served as a Cabinet Minister in the Assam government representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She was first elected to the Assam Legislative Assembly in 2021, defeating the sitting MLA Bir Bhadra Hagjer. During her ministerial tenure from 2022 to 2026, Garlosa handled various portfolios including Mines and Minerals, Power, Sports and Youth Welfare, and Public Works Department. The Haflong Assembly Constituency, a tribal-reserved seat in the Dima Hasao district, has development issues such as road connectivity and healthcare access as central electoral concerns. Garlosa left the BJP in March 2026 after being denied candidature and joined the Indian National Congress. The constituency has a predominantly tribal population and is part of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council.
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